EV News Hubb
Advertisement Banner
  • Home
  • Electric Vehicle Market
  • Electric Car
  • Electric Bikes
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Electric Vehicle Market
  • Electric Car
  • Electric Bikes
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
EV News Hubb
No Result
View All Result
Home Electric Bikes

Lectric XP Trike Review | Electric Bike Report

admin by admin
January 13, 2023
in Electric Bikes


Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.

The electric trike market is heating up with the announcement that Lectric eBikes is introducing a trike of their own, the XP Trike. We don’t have a lot of details just yet, but we do have enough details for a first look review of the Lectric XP Trike that will no doubt alter the electric trike market, forcing other companies to become more competitive.

Here’s what we know so far:

  • It will retail for $1499
  • A brushless, geared hub motor will drive it
  • It will feature a differential, so that the motor drives both wheels, not just one
  • The battery will be 14A
  • It will spec hydraulic disc brakes
  • Like other Lectric e-bikes, it will be foldable to make it easier to transport and store
On the surface an adult trike seems simple enough: It’s a bike with an extra wheel, right? If only it were that simple. Trikes come with a complication in that when they make a turn the rear wheels turn at different rates and need a differential axle (just like a car has) in order to keep from sliding one tire.

Electric trikes have either left that out and driven only one wheel in order to keep them as affordable as possible, or included it and been notably more expensive as a result. That Lectric Bikes has found a way to include a differential and price the XP Trike at $1499 is perhaps not all that surprising.

We’re very pleased to see that Lectric has chosen to spec a hydraulic disc brake on the XP Trike. Trikes tend to be heavy (north of 75 lbs.) due to the extra wheel, more elaborate frame with lots more tubing, not to mention the differential. It deserves to have powerful brakes to afford the rider plenty of confidence that they can control the trike. From what we can see there is a single brake mounted at the front wheel with a 203mm rotor.

We believe that the battery will be a 48V, 672Wh unit, the same as found in some of the extended range Lectric e-bikes we’ve reviewed. Without knowing more about the motor or the weight of the trike it is premature to try to estimate what sort of range it will offer.

It comes with mounts for both front and rear baskets, though they haven’t announced just what will be included with the trike beyond lights and fenders.

In the one photo released so far, we can see a battery mounted behind the seat tube, which leads us to wonder if there will be the opportunity to buy a range-extending second battery.

Like other Lectric models, the XP Trike features fat tires; they appear to be the same 3-in. wide tires found on the XP 3.0. Unfortunately, a suspension fork does not appear to be part of the parts package; that may be because with so much weight concentrated in the rear, a suspension fork wouldn’t do much to improve a rider’s comfort or control.

Lectric Bikes will reveal more information about the XP Trike on Friday, 1/13.

*Please help support our efforts at Electric Bike Report. We work hard to provide the highest quality content, news, and reviews for our readers – and our sponsors make all of this possible. Please visit our sponsors from their ads on our website and let them know that you appreciate what they do for the e-bike industry and Electric Bike Report

Sponsors

Advertisement Banner

Reader Interactions

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.



Source link

Previous Post

Charged EVs | EVgo launches enhanced maintenance program, will upgrade its EV charging stations

Next Post

In A Business That Involves Vehicles, Even Indirectly, Now Is The Time To Adapt To EVs (Part 2)

Next Post

In A Business That Involves Vehicles, Even Indirectly, Now Is The Time To Adapt To EVs (Part 2)

Twitter will publish code for tweet recommendations "no later than next month."

Advertisement Banner

Recommended Post

Blix Sol Eclipse Electric Bike Review 2023

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Charged EVs | New Zealand firm offers improved LFP battery packs for Nissan Leaf

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Big batteries are now powering large tower cranes in London – a UK first

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Volvo Reportedly Plans Turning All Its Core Models Into EVs By 2026

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Mapping federal charging network, EV charging tax, Mazda on EV range: Today’s Car News

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Tesla Model Y Long Range delivery estimate moved to March-May 2023

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Yes, There Will Be Enough Biofuels; No, They Won’t Impact Food Supplies

by admin
February 2, 2023
0

Magnum Nomad Review 2023 | Electric Bike Report

by admin
February 1, 2023
0

© 2022 EV News Hubb All rights reserved.

Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement unless specified. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • Electric Vehicle Market
  • Electric Car
  • Electric Bikes
  • Contact us

Newsletter Sign Up

  • Home
  • Electric Vehicle Market
  • Electric Car
  • Electric Bikes
  • Contact us

© 2022 EV News Hubb All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In